Modular connection system
US5667398A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/953
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle signal connection arrangement is provided including a male member having a body with first and seconds ends, the body mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough, the body having a multi-dimensional axial inner hole with a first end and a second end with a shoulder separating the first and second ends of the hole, the shoulder having a generally oblong passage extending therethrough; a female member having a body with first and second ends for mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough to make contact with the leads of the male member, the female body having a multi-dimensional generally axial inner hole with a first end and a second end and a shoulder separating the first and second ends of the hole, the shoulder having a generally oblong passage extending therethrough; a protrusion connected with one of the members for a snap interference fit into a depression of the other member; and a mounting member pivotally mounting the female member.
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